The Beader's Guide to Jewelry Design: A Beautiful Exploration of Unity, Balance, Color & More
Once beaders have mastered the basics and enjoyed bringing others'
patterns to life, they're ready and eager to take the next step: creating their
own original pieces. Here, finally, is their must-have guidebook to the
fundamental principles of visual design. Focusing on jewelry, it helps beaders
explore concepts such as unity, scale, proportion, balance, rhythm, volume,
shape, pattern, texture, movement, drape, and color in their work. Exercises,
reader challenges, and lavish photos enhance understanding and assure design
success.
Once beaders have mastered the basics and enjoyed bringing others'
patterns to life, they're ready and eager to take the next step: creating their
own original pieces. Here, finally, is their must-have guidebook to the
fundamental principles of visual design. Focusing on jewelry, it helps beaders
explore concepts such as unity, scale, proportion, balance, rhythm, volume,
shape, pattern, texture, movement, drape, and color in their work. Exercises,
reader challenges, and lavish photos enhance understanding and assure design
success.
Marcia DeCoster Presents
Beading superstar Marcia DeCoster hosts Lark's second Spotlight on Beading
collection, featuring 30 international artists ranging from celebrities in the
field to exciting up-and-comers. In addition to offering examples of their best
work, the beaders discuss their inspirations and techniques, and chat with
Marcia about how they discovered their muses and styles. Gorgeous color photos
showcase several pieces from each contributor.
Beaders include:
Patrick Duggan * Melissa Ingram * Beki
Haley * Siân Nolan * Martina Nagele * Helena Tang-Lim * lke
Leonhardt-Rath * Isabella Lam * Christina Vandervlist * Gabriella van
Diepen * Susan Blessinger * Edgar López * and more!
Beading superstar Marcia DeCoster hosts Lark's second Spotlight on Beading
collection, featuring 30 international artists ranging from celebrities in the
field to exciting up-and-comers. In addition to offering examples of their best
work, the beaders discuss their inspirations and techniques, and chat with
Marcia about how they discovered their muses and styles. Gorgeous color photos
showcase several pieces from each contributor.
Beaders include:
Patrick Duggan * Melissa Ingram * Beki
Haley * Siân Nolan * Martina Nagele * Helena Tang-Lim * lke
Leonhardt-Rath * Isabella Lam * Christina Vandervlist * Gabriella van
Diepen * Susan Blessinger * Edgar López * and more!
Beads in Motion by Marcia DeCoster
I am delighted to have a special piece of beadwork in the Gallery pages of Marcia's latest book. The book was released August 2013.
Beaders will rejoice in this long-awaited new collection from world-famous
teacher and designer Marcia DeCoster. DeCoster has devised 24 stunning beadwoven
jewelry projects that showcase dynamism and movement—from a simple drop that
swings from chains to elaborate pieces with intricate components that spin
around a core of beads or along a beaded base. They're playful, delightful, and
inspirational!
I am delighted to have a special piece of beadwork in the Gallery pages of Marcia's latest book. The book was released August 2013.
Beaders will rejoice in this long-awaited new collection from world-famous
teacher and designer Marcia DeCoster. DeCoster has devised 24 stunning beadwoven
jewelry projects that showcase dynamism and movement—from a simple drop that
swings from chains to elaborate pieces with intricate components that spin
around a core of beads or along a beaded base. They're playful, delightful, and
inspirational!
Soutache Embroidery by Anneta Valious
Soutache Embroidery by Anneta Valious and published by Lark Publishing; features 'Jacaranda Nights' my design incorporating a Swarovski zipper, Swarovski Elements and Soutache neck piece in the Gallery. Published June 13, 2013
Soutache is a decorative braid. Attaching it to a backing and embellishing it with cabochons, crystals, and beads, is a hot, trending technique—and this is the first English-language book dedicated to this fantastic, yet relatively easy craft. Anneta Valious, the world's top soutache designer, describes the entire process, from sewing methods to making straps to finishing, and provides 25 projects that include necklaces, earrings, pendants, bracelets, barrettes, and more. It's the perfect guide for beaders, jewelry makers, and general crafters eager to expand their repertoire and take their designs to the next level.
Soutache is a decorative braid. Attaching it to a backing and embellishing it with cabochons, crystals, and beads, is a hot, trending technique—and this is the first English-language book dedicated to this fantastic, yet relatively easy craft. Anneta Valious, the world's top soutache designer, describes the entire process, from sewing methods to making straps to finishing, and provides 25 projects that include necklaces, earrings, pendants, bracelets, barrettes, and more. It's the perfect guide for beaders, jewelry makers, and general crafters eager to expand their repertoire and take their designs to the next level.
I am thrilled to be yet another Ambassador for Lark Publishing with the impending release of a new book for the '500 series'. The book '500 Art Necklaces' released June, 2013.
This entry in the stunningly photographed Showcase 500 series features the most gorgeous necklaces you've ever seen. Lovingly crafted by renowned jewelers from around the world, these one-of-a-kind pieces display technical excellence, diverse forming techniques, and unceasing beauty. Made of materials that range from traditional metals to nylon, fabric, and found objects, these necklaces will leave crafters, jewelers, design fans, and collectors awestruck.
I am thrilled to be an Ambassador for this U.S. publication which is due for release August 7, 2012 by Lark Publishing.
Two of my beadwork designs have been included within these pages.
Today, a large community of highly skilled beaders creates work that's every bit as much art as craft. This gorgeous book showcases 500 images of the world's best contemporary beaded jewelry, produced by 275 artists whose work is notable for exceptional technical expertise, innovative combinations, and sheer beauty. The international roster of famous beaders includes Diane Fitzgerald, Marcia DeCoster, Laura McCabe, and Sherry Serafini, as well as talented but lesser-known artists. Beaders of all levels will find much to admire--and inspire--in these pages.
